Posted: 15 May 2016 10:10 PM PDT

Dear Friends we invite you all for FireFlies Special Trek to Prabalmachi with MumbaiRangers on 28 may 2016 Leaving friday Night 27 May   The village of Prabalmachi is the 'base camp' for a trek up the Prabalgad Fort. just Before Monsoon starts Millions Of Fireflies gather to attract their Mates. We Get opportunity to Witness these amazing bugs. Kalavantin is a 500m high pinnacle on the northern edge of the Prabal plateau. It is located near the Machi and Vajepur villages.   Prabalgad Fort is located between Matheran and Panvel in the Indian state of Maharashtra, at an elevation of 2300 feet in the Western Ghats. It was built on a plateau very close to Matheran, but unlike Matheran it does not have a good source of water. It was known as Muranjan until it was taken over and renamed by the Maratha forces under Shivaji's rule. The fort contains a temple to Ganesh and some stone ruins. Its sister fort is Irshalgad. The Ulahas River runs to the east of the fort. The Gadhi River, and the Chanderi and Peb forts are to the west. To the south is the Patalganga River, and Manikgad and to the north is the Karnala fort.   Some info about the fort:   Type : Hill forts Place : Prabalmachi Location: Near panvel Elevation : 390 Metres Simple 1.5 HR AScend Difficulty: Easy Trek Leader : Swapnil Kawad     Meeting at Panvel Station sharp at 9 oclock Night. Detail Plan :   09.00 PM Reach Panvel station 10.00 PM Reach Base Village in TumTum 11.30 PM Reach Prabalmachi Simple 1.5 Hour Ascend Experience Glowing Fireflies 11.40 PM Have Dinner After Dinner sleep (Day OFF) OR Explore Surrounding PLaces and Fireflies 06:00 AM Wakeup Freshnup Breakfast & Tea 08.30 AM Back to Base Village 09:30 AM Reach Panvel Station 11:00 AM Reach Mumbai   The itinerary for trek is: THINGS TO CARRY- 1. Compulsory – Trekking shoes OR Sports Shoes 2. Compulsory – Water (2 ltrs) Electrol 3. Compulsory – Torch With extra batteries 4. Optional – Camera, Cap, etc., 5. Some Snacks biscuits chocolates Extra pair o... Read more

Posted: 15 May 2016 07:17 PM PDT

Event Tag: Trikon #14Event Name: Harishchandragad Trekking and CampingEvent Date: 28th - 29th May 2016Location: PachnaiEvent Cost: Rs. 1,800/- per paxSeats Available: 35This mighty Fort never fails to amuse wanderers with it's abundance of, mythological, historical importance and most picturesque it's mountainous ranges. Yeah Harishchandragadit is!Harishchandragad is a hill fort in the Ahmednagar District of India. Its history is linked with that of Malshej Ghat kothale village and it has played a major role in guarding and controlling the surrounding region.The fort is quite ancient. Remnants of Microlithic man have been discovered here. The various Puraan's (ancient scriptures) like Matsyapurana, Agnipurana and Skandapurana include many references about Harishchandragad. Its origin is said to have been in the 6th century, during the rule of Kalachuri dynasty.This cliff faces west and looks down upon the Konkan. It provides a scenic view of the surrounding region and the setting sun. The cliff has an overhang, but has been climbed many times. Sometimes a circular rainbow (Brocken Spectre phenomenon) can be seen from this point. It can be seen only when there is a bit of mist in the valley, and the sun is right behind the person facing the valley.Key Insights➢ Scenic View of Sunset-Sunrise from Kokankada is absolute divine➢ Well built lake 'Saptatirtha' and Harishchandreshwar Temple➢ Medieval era Kedareshwar Cave and interesting predictions of Local Legends!➢ Whole plethora of Peaks:Taramati, Ajoba Fort, Kulang and many more.Itinerary:Day 0: 27th May Friday NightCatch Last Local to KasaraTrain Timing : Last Slow Local to Kasara.12:14 @ CST12:22 @ Byculla12:32 @ Dadar12:42 @ Kurla1:08 @ Thane1:41 @ Kalyan2:55 @ KasaraGet one way ticket to Kasara (Remember to board second last compartment from CST side, Just don't miss the train, as missing the train is missing the event)Day 1: 28th May Saturday Early Morning3:00 am: Reach Kasara stationMove ahead to Pachnai Base Vill... Read more

Posted: 15 May 2016 04:42 AM PDT

Leh Ladakh Trip ( Manali – Leh – Manali) 2016 ( 10 Night 11 Days (Ex. Delhi)Fixed Departure Batches  June : 11 & 25 July : 09 & 23 Aug. : 06 & 20 And Special Ladies Batch on Sept. 03Ladakh a word which means "land of high passes", is a region in the state of Jammu and Kashmir of Northern India sandwiched between the Karakoram mountain range to the north and the Himalayas to the south. The Indian portion of Ladakh is composed of the Leh and Kargil districts. The Leh district is the largest district of India, covering more than half the area of Jammu and Kashmir, of which it is the eastern partItinerary for Leh - Ladakh Trip (9N/10D) Day : 01Arrived at Delhi by evening 4 pm. Catch a bus to Manali (Volvo) from Kashmiri Gate ISBT. Overnight Journey. Day : 02Arrived Manali early in the morning. Freshen up, have breakfast and start journey towards Jispa. Overnight stay at Jispa Journeys Camp. Day : 03After breakfast, proceed to Leh. Arrived Leh by evening. Overnight stay at Leh. Day : 04Post breakfast, Visit Magnetic Hill, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, Zanskar Indus Sangam. Shanti Stupa, leh palace. Overnight stay at Leh. Day : 05Leh to Pagngong Lake. After an early breakfast, proceed to Pangong Lake via Changla Pass (17,586 ft) the world's third highest motor able pass. Arrived a beautiful blue water lake Pangong, which is a salt water body, bisected by the international border between India and China. Return Leh by evening. O/n stay at Leh. Day : 06After breakfast, drive to Nubra Valley (known as valley of flower and warmest region of Ladakh) via Khardung La Pass (18,380 ft) the world's highest motorable pass. Return to Leh by Evening. Overnight at Leh. Day : 07After breakfast, proceed to Jispa/Sarchu. Overnight stay at Jispa/sarchu. Day : 08Post breakfast, proceed to Manali via rohtang pass. Arrived Manali by evening. Overnight stay at Manali. Day : 09Enjoy the manali in the morning. After lunch, prepare for farewell. Catch a bus to Delhi in the evening. Overnigh... Read more

Posted: 15 May 2016 01:54 AM PDT

About the Place: Feature: Highest peak Of Maharashtra Height: 5400ft Region: Bhandardara, Igatpuri Places To See: Aundha, Vishramgad, Bitangad, to the west Alang, Madan, Kulang, Ratangad   (south west) and to the south Pabargad, Ghanchakkar, Harishchandragad can be seen. Grade: Medium MEETING POINT ~ Kasara Railway Station DEPARTURE TIME ~ 8:50pm from C.S.T. by Kasara(N) Fast Train RETURN TIME ~ 2:00 PM on Sunday THINGS TO CARRY -  A Water Bottle (~2-3 Ltrs) - Good trekking shoes. - Wear comfortable clothing - Camera, Cell Phone, Cap(Optional) - Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc. - A haversack to put all these things. Add-ons for monsoon season: - Raincheater - Extra Pair of clothes INCLUDES Traveling by private vehicle Breakfast, Tea and Lunch Leaders expertise charge EXCLUDES Any kind of personal expenses